5 tips for choosing outfits for spring family photos

We’re heading into the spring and many of you are preparing family pictures! Family pictures outfits can be tricky to choose, so try my 5 tips for choosing outfits for family pictures.

NEED SOME HELP WITH FAMILY PICTURES OUTFITS?

Many of you like to take family pictures in the fall!. But I think spring in Colorado is overlooked! The lush green locations add the most beautiful pop of color.

But let’s get you through the stressful part. I’m sharing five tips prepping for family pictures, choosing family pictures outfits, AND a ton of family picture outfit options. I also just rounded up a bunch of dresses for spring family pictures right HERE.

5 tips on what to wear to spring family photos in denver, colorado

Step 1. Choose a location.

Do you want a lush green location? Water and mountains in the background? Red Rocks? A cozy photo shoot in your home? It’s best to decide this and PICK a location before you do anything else. This will help lay the foundation for the entire shoot so it’s easier to make the rest of the decisions. I know all of my locations in Foothills area very well. I know how each one looks during each season. I am happy to suggest the right one for your family and expectations. That’s my job! All my clients that book a session with me receive a location guide which includes photos of each location at different times of the year.

NOW IT’S TIME TO PICK OUTFITS. ALWAYS THE MOST STRESSFUL PART, BUT I AM HERE TO HELP!

Step 2. Choose YOUR outfit first.

Try these tips when picking something for yourself:

Wear a dress. Trust me on this one. You’ll feel prettier, and it’s more flattering than anything else you can wear. I have a large client closet for you to borrow from. I am regularly adding new dresses and all sizes. I hope you take me up on this! We can find a time for you to come over and try some on or take them home with you for a few days.
Pick a dress that’s figure flattering. I recommend any kind that has a fitted waist. Skip the shift dresses and swing dresses because one gust of wind and you suddenly look twice as wide as you actually are.
If you’re not a big fan of dresses, choose a skirt and top combination. But again, choose one that’s an A-Line style (fitted in the waist and flows out over your hips). I promise it’ll be 1000x more flattering than anything else you could pick.
Wearing something more dressy than your everyday. T-shirt material doesn’t hang as well as chiffon, rayon, linen, double knit, or silk, and could look cheap and unflattering from some angles.
Choose the color you want to wear and build from there. We all know it’s hardest to get us dressed, so start with yourself instead of fitting yourself in at the end.

Step 3. Work with you photographer.

Ask you for suggestions. This is our job and passion. I am here to take the stress out of styling your whole family. I have a client closet and subscribe to a styling service that all my clients have access to.
Have you heard of Style & Select?? It’s an amazing service that I subscribe to for my clients. It helps you easily shop for your whole family. It’s amazing. I use it for my own family photos.

Step 4. Choose your family color palette.

Now that you’ve picked your outfit, it’s time to figure out the entire color palette. I created a Pinterest board with a TON of family picture outfit ideas that will help you decided which direction to go. Or maybe you’ll need to start here and that will help you pick your outfit and location. Either way, there’s tons of inspiration there for indoor, outdoor, neutral, festive holiday, beach, snowy, etc.

I’d recommend choosing 2-3 colors for your color palette, and then have variations of those colors, like darker or lighter shades of blue.

Step 5. Choose your family’s outfits.

If you look through the Pinterest board I created, you’ll notice that most of the outfits have solid colors. If you’re going to do patterns, keep them subtle, and in small doses. The point of family pictures is for your beautiful faces to show, so don’t let them be overpowered by large, loud patterns.

Also play with layers like vests, jackets, or sweaters (stay away from scarves cause they’ll get in the way and look bulky in photos!), so you have more opportunity for incorporating your colors and adding texture and dimension. Your outfits will feel more complete if everyone’s in something more than just bottoms and a top. I have lots of accessories like hats, jewelry, blankets, that I like to bring to each session.

CHECKOUT MY PINTEREST BOARD FULL OF SPRING DRESSES FOR MOM!